There is a good chance you own a smart phone. You may be reading this blog post on your smart phone right now. The technology has really changed the way we operate and has become quite a time saver. In an effort to save you more time, we want you to have the Nancy Zieman Blog button on your smart phone. When you tap that button, which will look like a regular app, you go straight to the blog. Keep your smart phone or tablet right by the sewing machine to have all the sewing tutorials and project directions at your fingertips.

Note from Nancy: You will be able to WOW your family and friends because this trick can be done to any website. If the site has a special app image, it will show up on your home screen. If the app doesn’t have a special image, it will simply make a tiny square picture of the website homepage for your home screen.

I have put together a few easy steps for you to add the home screen button to your device:

32 Comments

Janis BovinoOctober 30, 2018

Dear Nancy, I know you are in heaven now but you will be missed. I moved from NY to Las Vegas. I tried to find your shows to record here and now I know why. Your not here.
I am so sorry to learn of your passing and have tears running down my face as I am typing. You left this world to soon and I know are missed by so many people. I learned a LOT from your shows. A lot! Thank you for all the good years of service. This morning I was reorganizing my sewing closet in your honor. Way past due. I am using all the little tricks I learned on your show.
To your family I am so sorry. A deep private personal pain for you. Enjoy each day, you only go around once.
Every day is a great day when you sew!!!
Sincerely,
Janis
(PS- The shop owner who carries sewing machines told me yesterday. I was very sad. He said once you come to his shop to do something special but unfortunately the show did not get much or any people. How said. Wish I knew about it. I would have been the first through the door!
It was on Sahara Avenue in the Vacuum and Sew shop.

Madelyn DiggsSeptember 15, 2018

Nancy, even after your sad passing you have once again taught another very valuable lesson for all of us viewers, sewers, quilters, and just plain human beings… I have ALWAYS wanted to and planned on attending the Sewing With Nancy Expo in Beaver Dam and never did! It was on my “bucket list” and now it is on my “regrets” list. For all of us out there, if you get the chance to do something so wonderful in life, please take this lesson with you and “just do it” with no regrets!! Thank you for still inspiring us from above beautiful Nancy Luedtke Zieman!!! You have touched, inspired and instilled your love, creativity and caring for all of us.
I did have the wonderful opportunity to meet with you in Puyallup and first discovered your immense sense of humor when I took a picture of you just as you were bending down and you looked at me and remarked that I just took your best side!! I also treasure a picture of you and me at a sewing event! THANK YOU!!

GloriaFebruary 6, 2018

On the 30 min doll clothes Nancy used a sisson like metal turner to turn one of the little pieces .
Where can I buy that turner and what is it called I have looked under everything I can think of to nothing even close .
Please tell me what to call it and where to buy one .

Janet HarrisNovember 24, 2017

This has hit all of us. But we will carry her on. And will see her in heaven.

Janet H

Donna SchaffnerNovember 26, 2017

This is heart breaking. The first time I found her program back in the 80′s I couldn’t believe that there was actually something on TV about what I loved to do so much!! She seemed like someone you could just sit right down with, have a cup of coffee, and discuss a pattern! Rest in peace- you’ve informed and influenced many.

HI Nancy
I have followed since I was first sewing. I want to make some fast nice looking slacks for a cruise in September. I have some ponte knits, but haven’t had stretch pants in years and not sewn any either. What are the rules for stretch pants and sizing.
Thanks

Nancy ZiemanJune 14, 2017

Hi Alvena,
Because ponte knits are soft yet stable, you have options when choosing a pattern style. Look for a slacks pattern designed for knits: Ponte knits will work nicely with pattern designs that are loose fitting or more fitted. The choice is yours.

Thank you very much Nancy.
I love your show and all of the internet access.
Sherry

Sherry CampbellMay 24, 2017

I am new at sewing and quilting. I like to make my own baby quilts for grans and great grans. I would like a different way to tie so I use a mini embroidery design to match my theme. I only have a 4×4 and it is very difficult to hoop the quilt. It works 99% of the time but then I have to really struggle on one.
Any suggestions?
Thank you

Nancy ZiemanMay 24, 2017

Sherry, when you say that you have difficult hooping your quilt, give me a little more explanation. Does the fabric “spring” out of the hoop? Do you have trough getting the fabric square in the fabric? Please tell us more at [email protected] Thank you.

Elaine EvansApril 20, 2017

Nancy,

I bought fabric to make a baby quilt, when I got home I realized that I had gotten flannel fabric instead of 100% cotton. My question is it OK to use 100% cotton fabric for the backing, if so do I use a batting for the inter later?

Thank you in advance for your help

Elaine

Nancy ZiemanApril 21, 2017

You can use flannel on the back of a quilt. I would recommend a lightweight batting inside the quilt, too.

Alice DownsMarch 21, 2017

Some time ago you featured some one who does burial clothes for babies who don’t make it. I have a wedding gown I would like to donate. Can you please help me out?

Hi Nancy! Some time ago, I saw a Dresden table runner you made, and now I can’t find it. Could you tell me where I can find it? Thanks.

Nancy ZiemanJanuary 20, 2017

Kay,
We’ve featured several Dresden Table Runners. Here’s a listing of 10 of our table runner blogs, perhaps you’ll find the desired one here. http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/quilting-2/10-table-runner-sewing-tutorials/
Remember to use the search feature on our blog. Enter in “Dresden Table Runner” and you hopefully will find what you’re looking for.
Thanks for following along,
Nancy

Vanessa O MachenDecember 7, 2016

I will make some of the Little dresses for Africa. Thanks for the pattern.

V.

nora kinseyMay 11, 2016

First time attendee of Sewing Weekend (2016). It was awesome! Learned so much and met wonderful sewers from near and far. Thank you for all you do.

JudithApril 14, 2015

I have a land phone and a desktop. No apps for me. Keeping my life simple.

LorijApril 13, 2015

I’m glad you have an app now. I’ve been using my android phone to get you fora long time on YouTube and the net. I’m like Pamela Hope, I’m
62 and a just older youth still learning. You’re doing great job.

Sheila WestApril 11, 2015

Hi Nancy! Thank you for all you do for sewers, love your inspirational sewing shows. I am sad, though’ that I cannot add your app. To my phone or iPad. I live in Australia and it isn’t available here. I tried to download it from the USA App Store but that isn’t allowed either. Could you make your app. Available in Australia, please. Thanks.

janetApril 11, 2015

Thank you Nancy, now I can carry my phone with me all of time “I have something to look forward to see” and I don’t miss a day to see you.

Janet

ClaraApril 11, 2015

Since I have a stupid phone, I will still have to rely on my desktop and laptop. Thanks for everything, Nancy!!!

Sheila BennettApril 11, 2015

Wish I could get it on my Windows phone!

Pamela HopeApril 11, 2015

A couple of years ago I never imagined that I would be carrying an iPhone around, much less teaming up with one of my favorite sewing inspired instructor , Nancy Zieman, anytime I want to get fabulous ideas & instructions. I say at 65, I’m not just getting older, I’m getting better lol.

Christie StatonApril 11, 2015

Wow, don’t I feel smart! Not only do you teach sewing skills, now you teach tech!! This is going to be so handy in my sewing studio. Once again – Nancy to my rescue, teaching something I didn’t know I needed and now don’t know how I functioned without. Thanx girl.